Chapter 5, The Scheming Little Fellow

A Jiu's room is two floors down; his home consists of two interconnected rooms, which are relatively spacious ... After Xiao Zhi went downstairs, he immediately sensed an unusual atmosphere, slowing his pace as he gazed towards A Jiu's door ...

Xiao Zhi noticed that there was white ash swirling in the air. Following the light, he discovered a large basin on the side of the altar, filled with white ash. Next to it stood a shaking floor fan, the breeze from its blades stirring up the ash, covering the entire room's furniture and floor with a thin layer.

The despondent Taoist Ayou did not deceive him; he truly possesses the ability to dispel evil and break curses

Xiao Zhishong released his grip, leaving the knife handle in the mouth of the little ghost. It wobbled as it stood up, reaching into its mouth in an attempt to pull out the bone-cutting knife. However, as soon as its hands touched the handle, thick white smoke began to rise, as if it were a piece of red-hot iron! ... The entire knife pierced through its head, causing the little ghost immense pain as it rolled on the ground, scattering the White Rabbit candies everywhere ...

In order to prevent the little ghost, Xiao Zhi has kept the candies bought from the supermarket downstairs on him, and they have finally come in handy now

Xiao Zhi, like a friendly older brother from next door, kindly picked up a peeled candy and handed it to the little ghost. The little ghost sniffed it, opened its wide mouth, and extended its long tongue, sucking the candy into its mouth like a frog. It seemed that it was indeed very sweet and delicious, and the little ghost began to dance with joy, presenting the White Rabbit candy to Xiao Zhi, signaling him to help unwrap it.

Thus, his own survival mission was naturally accomplished

Xiao Zhi often helps in the kitchen of a restaurant located in a public building, frequently coming into contact with chickens and ducks. During casual conversations with a Taoist named A You, he inadvertently learned that a mixture of rooster blood and black dog blood combined with vermilion can ward off evil spirits. Consequently, he purchased a boning knife from the supermarket. Every day, he collects chicken blood and entrusts others to buy black dog blood to soak the knife. Due to the prolonged soaking in the mixture of vermilion, black dog blood, and chicken blood, the entire boning knife, from the handle to the tip, is covered with a layer of dark red bloodstains

Scalp numbness

Xiao Zhi was striving to suppress the impulse within his heart, perhaps this is an opportunity

He pondered for a moment, turned around to grab a bulging waist pouch, took several deep breaths, and strode out of the room

This place controls the electricity for various areas, and the musty smell in the meter room is quite strong. There is a set of worn bedding and simple tables and chairs here, along with a few old toys scattered on the floor. He remembered that Yang Feng was too scared to return to room 2442 because it was haunted, and could only be temporarily arranged by Uncle Yan to stay here.

However, the white ash on A Jiu is even thicker, which should have been applied additionally

He leaned against the wall near the window, peering quietly.

A strong foul odor emanated from the mouth, with saliva dripping down drop by drop

Xiao Zhi gripped the bone-cutting knife, quickly turned around to pull down the power switch, eliminated any traces he had left behind, and then quietly left, returning to his own room

He fell into deep thought

Ah Jiu's skills in nurturing minor spirits are adequate, but when it comes to dealing with twin malevolent spirits and zombies, he falls short. He is not like Ah You, who comes from a family of traditional Taoist priests; ultimately, he is merely a practitioner of unorthodox sorcery. In the end, he met his demise at the hands of the very zombie he had created, which speaks volumes about his capabilities

"That's not right, removing this outer layer will make it taste better..."

The little ghost has skin as pale as paper, with no eyes, ears, or nose on its face, only a large mouth that stretches down to the roots of its ears, making it look quite frightening

He took a handful of White Rabbit candies out of his pocket with his left hand and handed them over: "Uncle is not a bad person, look, there are so many candies, all of these are for you to eat, okay? All for you, no need to be polite..."

However, there is no one inside at this time

One by one, the candies with their sugar coating removed are placed into the little ghost's mouth; if it weren't for that terrifying face, the scene would surely be very heartwarming

The little ghost was created by Ajiu. If Ajiu were to find out about his actions in the electric meter room, it would put him in a very passive position. Therefore, the little ghost must disappear at all costs

Yet, it is precisely such a person who narrowly escapes the clutches of fate...

It was Xiao Zhi. On his way to throw candy into the mouth of the little ghost, he took advantage of the moment when it was unprepared, quickly reached into his waist pouch, and forcefully stabbed a blood-red bone knife into its mouth. Due to the excessive force, it directly pierced through its head

Ah Jiu, having contracted lung cancer, had long reached the end of his life. He relied on the ashes of the spirits he nurtured to prolong his existence, which ultimately attracted the attention of the grim reapers seeking his life. Unfortunately, in the film's plot, the grim reapers failed in their mission, allowing Ah Jiu to escape a calamity

He took two steps forward, his slightly trembling hand grasped the handle of the knife and forcefully slashed upward

The dim light in the meter room flickers, as if the voltage is unstable

He quickly found the electric meter in A Jiu's room in the corner. The electric meter in the public building was too old, and he did not need a key; he could pry it open with his hands. To be on the safe side, Xiao Zhigan grabbed the main switch next to him and was about to pull it down, but he had not yet managed to do so

Xiao Zhi felt a bit reluctant, but could only silently say sorry

Xiao Zhi's body was stiff, as he forced himself to suppress the fear and the chilling aura swirling around him, managing to squeeze out a smile: "Uncle, here is some candy, why don't you try it first"

It is just that Xiao Zhi finds it somewhat perplexing; the Yin difference is so strong that it far surpasses the zombies and the twin malevolent spirits in the later stages of the plot

Even the most mischievous child is still a child, with an unstable mind. After hesitating for a moment, it slowly released the grip on Xiao Zhi's hands and took the large bag of White Rabbit candies. Due to its small hands, the candies scattered on the ground, and it hurriedly squatted down to pick them up. The candies it picked up were not unwrapped; it directly put them in its mouth and began to chew.

Pfft

The wrist suddenly tightened, and immediately a chilling breath surged up the arm, spreading throughout the entire body

Does the white ash affect the judgment of the Yin officials

In the film, the administrator Uncle Yan checked Ah Jiu's room due to Chen Dong's disappearance and used candy to hide and test for the presence of a ghost. The test was successful, but unfortunately, he was soon killed by Aunt Mei, who was driven to madness by her longing for her husband

The four grim reapers were indeed in A Jiu's home, their tall and slender figures nearly filling the entire living room with the large umbrella they held. A Jiu was also present, sitting on the mat in front of the altar, his hands forming a strange mudra, his body wrapped entirely in white ash. Although he was clearly sitting there, the four grim reapers stood silently, showing no reaction whatsoever

It shook its head and swayed, even too lazy to stick out its tongue, merely opening its mouth and waiting for the candy to be thrown in by itself

A Jiu possesses secret techniques that can deceive the underworld officials, but they may not necessarily be effective against the living

A glimmer of a blood-red blade tip protruded from the back of the little ghost's head

Upon thinking of this, Xiao Zhi pushed open the door, and the figures of Qian Xiaohua and Yang Feng, mother and son, had already vanished from the corridor

The bone-cutting knife emitted thick white smoke, slicing through as if it were tofu, the blade cleaving the little ghost from its mouth to the crown of its head, splitting it in two. Amidst the hoarse wails, it slowly transformed into a disgusting puddle of thick white liquid and vanished

Xiao Zhi hurriedly retreated to the room, closed the door, and pressed his body against the wall, even his breathing slowed down...

The sudden sound of a sharp blade piercing flesh

Is it these pervasive white ashes that prevent the yin difference

He felt a stir in his heart, slowly retreated, and then ran upstairs at the fastest speed. Soon, he saw a room faintly illuminated by dim lights, the electric meter room

Desolate

In the dimly lit environment, Xiao Zhi's pupils contracted as he saw a small child, entirely gray and white, bending over and standing in front of him. Its outstretched hands gripped his wrists tightly like pincers! Damn it, it's the little ghost raised by A Jiu! ... I didn't expect to encounter it in the electric meter room

If only I could jump out and interrupt him while Ajiu is performing his secret technique, the Yin Chai would naturally be able to smoothly take his dog life away

Xiao Zhi walked up to each of the enormous electric meter boxes to inspect them, searching for the power line that connected to A Jiu's room

Secret Art

Unless he possesses some special secret technique or spell specifically designed to deal with the Yin Chai